Travel guides explore countries, regions and cities in depth and for every budget, with reliable, easy-to-use maps, first-hand recommendations, well-researched background information and thorough, up-to-date coverage of all the sights -- on and off the beaten track. There are more than 230 titles in this classic series covering nearly every country in the world.
-- essential maps of backcountry hiking areas and national parks
-- guide to the remote and hauntingly beautiful offshore islands
-- exclusive section detailing travel in North Korea
-- all the action: downhill skiing, the 2002 World Cup, Seoul's lively nightlife scene
-- handy language primer for basic Korean